Would appreciate suggestions on how to protect the microbiome through a colonoscopy. ( coming up July 20.) Any recommendations for particular pre- or post biotics? Is yogurt adequate? Are the Pendulum products better than other products for pre-post-colonoscopy?
I learned that I have the APC mutation that puts me at risk for colon cancer, so now I get colonoscopies every three years. Another “benefit” of getting your genetics profiled.
If you don’t have microbiome issues or dysbiosis, you shouldn’t have a problem or need to intervene with other measures.
A bowel prep can’t get rid of everything. The remaining flora and fauna will rapidly re-establish themselves at the something very close to their previous proportions,
Additionally, I came across mention sometime ago that the appendix maintains a cache of your microbiome that contributes to the repopulation.
All said, prebiotics (SunFiber, resistant starch, psyllium) can support optimal microbiome populations.
The forum has long threads on supporting Butyrate.
Probiotics might work for some people, although I’d favor those with enteric delivery mechanisms.
Check out Elixa.
I believe pre-colonoscopy (days before), your actually told to drop all fiber rich foods. And explicitdly psyllium. Given the prep is not so fun, I would listen to your doctor and avoid anything – to avoid having to repeat it again.
Based on what Alpha said, I wouldn’t over rotate on interventions outside of what you normally do.
if you haven’t had one yet, the actual procedure it very simple. The Prep the evening before is a lot less 